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10 Ways to Ensure Water Safety

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With the summer upon us and holidays approaching for many, it is always great to head for a swim in your local pool or outdoors, if the weather allows it in Ireland! However, while swimming or dipping your toes in the water can be fun for people of all ages, it is important to remember that staying safe around water is crucial. While water can be a source of entertainment for all, it can also be deadly if not treated with caution. Throughout this blog we will run through 10 ways you can ensure you, your family, and friends remain safe around water, while still enjoying all its benefits!

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How Tempo Effects Your Workouts

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Are you tired of the same old workout routine that seems to plateau your progress? pIf so, it’s time to mix things up and take your fitness journey to the next level by utilising tempo training in your resistance workouts. Whether you’re aiming for weight loss, toning, muscle gain or strength building, understanding how tempo can revolutionise your workout is key. Let’s dive into the world of tempo training and discover how it can transform your sessions for good!

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What is Creatine? Aura’s Ultimate Guide to Understanding Creatine

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We’re always trying to think of ways to get the most out of every workout, whether that’s extra rest, changing routines, or trying to add something extra to our diet. One of the most common products people mention when discussing fitness is creatine, but there’s so much out there about it, that it can be hard to know whether or not it’s for you.

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10 Big Benefits of Swimming

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Any form of exercise is beneficial for us, whether it’s walking, lifting weights, playing a team sport, and so on, but there’s something a bit different about swimming. Swimming essentially provides all the pros of land sports, along with the so much more. In this blog, we’re going to run through 10 benefits that swimming

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The Importance of Scheduling Rest Into Your Fitness Routine

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We all know how important exercise is for your physical and mental health. A workout can help you destress, clear your mind, and keep your body in the shape you want it. However, what’s not talked about enough is the issue of overworking your body and underestimating the benefits of resting.

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How To Take On Your First Triathlon

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We often hear of people setting fitness goals as they endeavour on a challenge but often do so without any plan at all, which is bound to fail before they’ve even began. One of those targets for many people is to compete in a triathlon, but without a strategic plan and serious dedication you won’t get very far through the process, let alone cross the finishing line.

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10 Top Tips to Keep You Motivated for Your Workouts

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Whether you’re new to working out or you’re a seasoned pro, we all struggle to keep motivated at times. There are days you just don’t want to finish that final rep or push yourself that extra length in the pool. Let’s be honest there are some days you lack motivation so much that you just don’t feel like working out at all, but we’re here to change that! There are plenty of things you can do to maintain motivation for your workouts and in this blog, we’ve picked our top ten to ensure you stay pumped up for each extra gain!

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The Importance of Stretching Before and After a Workout

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Is stretching really that important? From the moment we begin participating in physical activity, we’re told stretching before a workout and stretching after a workout is imperative to enhance performance and avoid injuries. But is this actually true? And how long should you stretch for? Amongst the endless chatter in the health and fitness space,

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